Although non-innervated, the placenta contains both cholinesterases (ChEs), butyryl-cholinesterase (BChE) and acetylcholinesterase (AChE). These enzymes are well-known fortheir multiple molecular forms. In a first approach, ...

Blood cholinesterases and tissue carboxylesterases (CEs) are sensitive indicators of environmental organophosphate pesticides (OPs) exposure. The aim of this pilot study was to assess the impact of OP exposure on placental ...